Kitchen Shift Lead, DashMart

About the role

DashMart Kitchens is looking for a motivated and experienced individual who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and is excited to lead from the front. As a Kitchen Shift Lead, you will have shift-level responsibility for kitchen execution within a shared DashMart facility. You will lead Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Coordinators during your shift, ensuring food quality, safety, cleanliness, order accuracy, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own your assigned kitchen shifts, ensuring strong execution of food preparation standards, cleanliness, safety, and inventory practices (including FIFO and equipment care)
• Ensure all orders are prepared accurately, on time, and meet quality and food safety standards before handoff
• Lead and delegate tasks to Kitchen Operations Associates, serving as the primary escalation point for kitchen-related operational challenges
• Coach team members on proper food safety, cleanliness, and execution standards while modeling professionalism and urgency
• Partner closely with DashMart Shift Leads and Site Leadership to maintain alignment across kitchen and warehouse operations
• Foster a collaborative “One Team” environment within the four walls

Requirements

• You have experience in food service, kitchen operations, or grocery leadership
• You are self-motivated, positive, and a team player. You work well with others, and you bring a great attitude to your work each and every day
• You have high integrity and are excited to delight customers
• You have a passion for culinary execution and take pride in delivering consistent, high-quality meals
• You are detail-oriented and hold high standards for food safety and cleanliness
• You are comfortable leading in fast-paced, physically active environments
• You can lift up to 50 lbs
• You have a high school diploma or GED
• You are willing to complete (or already hold) a Food Handler’s Certification

Qualifications

• You are comfortable leading in fast-paced, physically active environments
• You can lift up to 50 lbs
• You have a high school diploma or GED
• You are willing to complete (or already hold) a Food Handler’s Certification

Skills

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Food Safety
• Inventory Management
• Operational Excellence

Benefits

• Market competitive pay (10pm–6am will receive a $2 increase in pay)
• Opportunity for pay increases twice a year based upon performance
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave
• Health benefits starting Day 1 (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401k match
• Gym membership reimbursement (up to $75/month)
• Monthly DashPass subscription (including access to Lyft discounts for full-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career advancement opportunities

Pay

Base Pay: $21.30—$21.30 USD

Schedule

Shifts will vary based on the needs of the business, but typically include evening and overnight hours.